Calibration Technician – Optics Electronics

PGS Worldwide is seeking Calibration Technicians in Richardson Texas for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of production and laboratory equipment used across optical fabrication coating assembly and test operations.

• Associate degree.
• 4 years of relevant professional experience calibrating tools instruments or equipment in a production manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Experience calibrating one or more of the following: RF electrical mechanical ESD or optical equipment.
• Experience using calibration or asset-management systems to track equipment and calibration status.
• Understanding of measurement traceability standards and hierarchy.
• Strong mathematical aptitude including SI units derived units multipliers and unit conversions.
• Troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technicians engineers production personnel and quality teams.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or similar certification.
• Experience with optics optical alignment or optical test equipment.
• Knowledge of the optics industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience supporting quality audits.
• Proven problem-solving ability and initiative.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Perform calibrations on RF electrical mechanical ESD optical and related equipment.
• Calibrate tools inspection equipment test systems and factory equipment in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
• Support calibration activities across optical fabrication diamond-point turning optical coating and assembly/test operations.
• Determine whether measurement standards are suitable for calibration activities.
• Maintain calibration records within the applicable asset-management system.
• Support quality standards and calibration-related audits.
• Troubleshoot calibration issues and perform corrective actions when required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment when needed.
• Work alongside experienced equipment technicians to support manufacturing operations.
• Ensure calibrated equipment remains compliant with company and industry requirements.

• Full-time onsite.
• Training is expected to occur on 1st Shift for approximately six months.
• 1st Shift: approximately 7:00 AM start.
• 2nd Shift: approximately 2:00 PM start after training.
• 9/80A schedule.
• Week 1: MondayFriday.
• Week 2: MondayThursday with Friday off.
• Weekend work may occasionally be required.

• $28.34 per hour.
• Overtime eligible.

Job ID: RTXCJP

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.